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Cornyn-Cruz bill extending federal court proceedings in West Texas heads to President

By Austin News | Jul 23, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) have announced that their Improving Access to Our Courts Act has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is now headed to the President's desk for approval. The legislation aims to permit federal court proceedings at the U.S. District Court in Alpine, Texas, part of the Western District of Texas, which serves nine counties.

Cornyn criticizes VP Harris for boycotting Netanyahu's Congress address

By Austin News | Jul 23, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) criticized Vice President Harris for her plans to boycott Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s joint address to Congress. Speaking on the Senate floor, Cornyn expressed dismay at the anticipated absence of many Democrats from the event, including Harris.

Bipartisan bill ensuring restitution for crime victims' proxies heads to President's desk

By Austin News | Jul 23, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) along with U.S. Representatives Harriet Hageman (WY-At-Large) and Lucy McBath (GA-07) announced that their Victims’ Voices Outside and Inside the Courtroom Effectiveness (Victims’ VOICES) Act has passed the House and is now headed to President Biden’s desk for approval.

26 states, including Texas, separated from 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Austin News | Jul 23, 2024

Texas is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Austin News found.

Cruz supports expanding CFIUS powers amid concerns over Chinese surveillance

By Austin News | Jul 22, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement regarding the Department of the Treasury's announcement to expand the jurisdiction of the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). This expansion aims to include certain real estate investments by foreign entities, thereby protecting 59 additional military bases, including three in Texas.

Senator Cruz questions Biden administration on Iranian drones with U.S.-made parts

By Austin News | Jul 22, 2024

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has sent a letter to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, seeking information about the White House’s Drone Task Force. This inquiry follows a recent Houthi drone attack near the U.S. Consulate in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Travis County's institutions spent $28,847,012 on basketball teams in 2023

By Austin News | Jul 22, 2024

Travis County's basketball collegiate teams received $28,847,012 in funding for the 2023 season.

Travis County awards $18,284,466 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By Austin News | Jul 22, 2024

Travis County's four universities paid $18,284,466 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Travis County home sales during week ending July 13

By Austin News | Jul 20, 2024

There were 66 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending July 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Jul 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Austin News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Blackwell School in Marfa becomes national historic site

By Austin News | Jul 17, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has issued a statement following the formal establishment of the Blackwell School in Marfa, Texas, as part of the National Park System by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. The school was designated a National Historic Site through the passage of Sen. Cornyn’s Blackwell School National Historic Site Act.

Cruz and Cornyn introduce NDAA amendment addressing Mexican water treaty compliance

By Austin News | Jul 16, 2024

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) have introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) aimed at ensuring Mexico complies with its obligations under the 1944 Treaty on Utilization of Waters of the Colorado, Tijuana, and Rio Grande Rivers.

Senator Cornyn urges DoD action against Chinese-linked wind farm near Laughlin AFB

By Austin News | Jul 16, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has called on the U.S. Department of Defense to either terminate or suspend the environmental permit for the Blue Hills Wind Farm site in northern Val Verde County, Texas. In a letter dated July 10, 2024, Cornyn cited security concerns regarding the purchase of 130,000 acres of land near Laughlin Air Force Base by Sun Guangxin, an oligarch with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Cornyn urges hearing on Trump's assassination attempt

By Austin News | Jul 15, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and his fellow Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans have requested that Chair Dick Durbin (D-IL) hold a hearing on the circumstances surrounding the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. The incident, which occurred in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, resulted in the murder and injury of other attendees at a political event.

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Cornyn-Cruz bill extending federal court proceedings in West Texas heads to President

Cornyn criticizes VP Harris for boycotting Netanyahu's Congress address

Bipartisan bill ensuring restitution for crime victims' proxies heads to President's desk

26 states, including Texas, separated from 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

Cruz supports expanding CFIUS powers amid concerns over Chinese surveillance

Senator Cruz questions Biden administration on Iranian drones with U.S.-made parts

Travis County's institutions spent $28,847,012 on basketball teams in 2023

Travis County awards $18,284,466 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

Travis County home sales during week ending July 13

Austin News area weekly mass times

Blackwell School in Marfa becomes national historic site

Cruz and Cornyn introduce NDAA amendment addressing Mexican water treaty compliance

Senator Cornyn urges DoD action against Chinese-linked wind farm near Laughlin AFB

Cornyn urges hearing on Trump's assassination attempt

Travis County home prices rose in June 2024 compared to June 2023

Travis County effective property tax rate in Q2 was higher than the national average

Travis County home prices rose in Q2

Travis County home prices rose in first half of 2024

Austin News area weekly mass times

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